FWIW one the the sports guys from "985 the Sports Hub" talk radio was on TV last night talking a few Red Sux points from viewers' tweets. One person asked if Bedard would have a <4.0 ERA with the Sux this year. The guy laughed and said he'd be lucky to have a <14.0 ERA over the next two months. A follow-up tweet said Bedard wouldn't be able to maintain a 4.0 at Pawtucket. I sure hope he's right and the Tribe can make up for all the runs they haven't scored for Masty when he's pitched this year.

I've tried 'em all, I really have, and the only church that truly feeds the soul, day in, day out, is the Church of Baseball.~~~Annie Savoy-"Bull Durham"

Another reason White and Pomeranz became more palatable to lose? Masterson showing he's a legit FOR pitcher. Coming into the season, Masterson was at best an option for a No. 3 starter. But what he's doing this season is legit. The stuff, the make-up, the velocity mean he's not a fluke and a controllable frontline pitcher for the next few years.